scholarly journals Psychological Distress, Early Behavioral Response, and Perception Toward the COVID-19 Pandemic Among Health Care Workers in North Shoa Zone, Oromiya Region

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kemal Jemal ◽  
Berhanu Senbeta Deriba ◽  
Tinsae Abeya Geleta
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Behavioral Response ◽  
Behavioral Responses ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Medical Laboratory ◽  
Event Scale ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Medical Laboratory Professionals

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant psychological impact on health care workers (HCWs). Therefore, this study inspects the mental health status, behavioral response, and perception among HCWs (nurses, physicians, and medical laboratory workers) during the COVID-19 pandemic in public health care facilities.Methods: A facilities-based cross-sectional study was conducted in July 2020. A simple random sampling technique was used to select study participants. Data were collected by self-report administered questionnaires using Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for depression, General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) for anxiety, Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) for insomnia, Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) for psychological distress, Perceived Threat Scale for perception, and Behavioral Response Inquiry for the behavioral response. Moreover, bivariable and multivariable logistic regressions analysis was used to identify the association between dependent and independent variables at p-value <0.05.Results: A total of 417 (98.6%) HCWs responded to a self-administered questionnaire. The proportion of HCWs who had moderate to severe symptoms of psychological distress, depression, anxiety, and insomnia during the COVID-19 pandemic were 58, 16.3, 30.7, and 15.9%, respectively. Three-fifth of the nurses, medical laboratory professionals (62.2%), and physicians (59.2%) had reported good behavioral responses toward the COVID-19 pandemic. More than three-fifths of the nurses had reported poor perception toward the COVID-19 pandemic. Conversely, 61.2% of physicians and three-fourths (75.5%) of medical laboratory professionals had reported good perception toward the COVID-19 pandemic. Female and married participants, those working in the emergency unit, those with poor behavioral responses, and those with poor perception toward the COVID-19 pandemic were significantly associated with symptoms of psychological distress, depression, anxiety, and insomnia.Conclusions: Psychological impacts among physicians, nurses, and medical laboratory professionals are high during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ethiopian Federal Ministry of Health should aim to protect all HCWs' psychological well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic with appropriate interventions and accurate information response.

Psychological Distress of Health Care Workers in the Main Admitting Hospital and Its Related Health Care Facilities in Malaysia During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 101053952110143
Author(s):  
Salmi Razali ◽  
Muhd Najib Abdullah ◽  
Norhayati Ab Rahman ◽  
Nur Amira Azhar ◽  
Siti Sara Yaacob
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Care Facilities

scholarly journals COVID-19 pandemic and self-reported symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress among health care workers in Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
kemal Jemal ◽  
Berhanu Senbeta ◽  
Tinsae Abeya Geleta ◽  
Mukemil Awol
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Medical Laboratory ◽  
P Value ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Medical Laboratory Professionals

Abstract BackgroundThe Coronavirus Diseases 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has become a major problem in many of the world nations including Ethiopia. Moreover, it is a public health emergency of the community concern and poses a mental health problem to health care workers (HCWs). Therefore, this study aimed to assess the level of self-reporting symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic among healthcare workers in Ethiopia.MethodsAn institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted using an online survey from June 25, 2020, to July 25, 2020, in Ethiopia. The data were collected using a self-reported Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Data were cleaned, coded, and entered using Epi info version 7.5.1 and exported for analyzed to the Social Science package software Version 23 Statistical Package. Moreover, multiple logistic regression analysis was used to identify the associated factors at p-value less than 0.05.ResultsA total of 816 HCWs responded to self-reporting questions. From HCWs who screened positive for depression, anxiety, and stress; 60.3%, 78%, and 33.8% of them had scored moderate to extremely severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress respectively. Females, HCWs who working in Oromiya Specialized Zone, medical laboratory professionals, and HCWs who have working in the COVID-19 treatment isolation department were significantly associated with depression, anxiety, and stress.ConcussionIn this study, health care workers had reported a high prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms. Female gender, Oromiya especial zone, medical laboratory professionals, and HCWs who have working in the COVID-19 treatment isolation centers were significantly associated with depression, anxiety, and stress. Psychological intervention for health care workers in central Ethiopia needs special attention.

scholarly journals Psychological Distress Among Health Care Workers in Health Facilities of Mettu Town During COVID-19 Outbreak, South West Ethiopia, 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammedamin Hajure ◽  
Bekem Dibaba ◽  
Shuayib Shemsu ◽  
Defaru Desalegn ◽  
Mohammed Reshad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Event Scale ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Impact

Background: During any of the infectious disease outbreak, health care workers were at increased risk of being infected, and psychological distress was a common phenomenon. Therefore, the study aimed to assess the psychological distress related to COVID-19 among healthcare workers in Mettu town.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted from May 1–15, 2020 using convenient sampling techniques among 127 health care providers during COVID-19 pandemic in the Mettu town. Self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information. Depression and anxiety were evaluated as subscales from the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21). Psychological distress related to COVID-19 was measured using the Impact of Event Scale Revised (IES-R). Data analysis were done using SPSS version 24. Chi-square test was used to find the association between the outcome and demographic variables. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to evaluate the significance of the association at P-value < 0.05.Result: Using IES-R scale, 40.2% of the participants reported to have the symptoms of psychological distress. The majority of the participants reported mild psychological distress (37%) followed by moderate psychological distress (29%). The multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the odds of psychological distress were found to be higher among health care providers who reported to have depressive symptoms, and those who used alcohol, khat and tobacco in the past 3 months shows a significant association with psychological distress.Conclusion: Our findings revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic had exerted major psychological distress on health care providers. So the findings, seek attention for early psychological intervention needed to manage psychological distress in health care providers regarding identified factors.

scholarly journals Psychological distress and resilience in first responders and health care workers during the COVID‐19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Pink ◽  
Nicola S. Gray ◽  
Chris O’Connor ◽  
James R. Knowles ◽  
Nicola J. Simkiss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
First Responders ◽  
Care Workers

scholarly journals Cold chain management practices of health care workers in primary health care facilities in Southern Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esohe Olivia Ogboghodo ◽  
Vivian Ossaidiom Omuemu ◽  
Oisedebame Odijie ◽  
Ofure Jennifer Odaman
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Primary Health Care Facilities

scholarly journals Causes of Staff Abuse in Health Care Facilities

AAOHN Journal ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 46 (10) ◽  
pp. 484-491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annalee Yassi ◽  
Robert Tate ◽  
Juliette Cooper ◽  
Joan Jenkins ◽  
June Trottier
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Inner City ◽  
Physical Abuse ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Verbal Abuse ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
City Hospital ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Abuse In Health Care

Verbal and physical abuse of health care workers (HCWs) is prevalent and costly. A 3 month prospective study was conducted to characterize precipitating conditions and the perpetrators of abusive incidents reported by HCWs at a large inner city hospital. Sixty-six HCWs reporting 102 incidents were interviewed by a research nurse within 48 hours of the incident. Abusive incidents resulted from 55 different patients and 11 visitors. Verbal abuse accounted for 42 incidents (41%) and 60 (59%) involved physical abuse. Two thirds of the abuse occurred on psychiatric wards, 20% on inpatient wards, and 13% in other settings. Overall, twice as many abusive incidents were inflicted by males as females. Cognitive impairment accounted for 19% of the incidents and one abuser was intoxicated at the time. Rule enforcement precipitated abuse in 70% of incidents. Researchers concluded that reviewing rules that apply to patients, how HCWs are trained to enforce rules, how to respond when service requested cannot be provided promptly, and how HCWs can protect themselves when performing a service were important elements in the prevention of staff abuse.

scholarly journals Psychological distress found among exposed health care workers

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (17) ◽  
pp. 3-4
Author(s):  
Valerie A. Canady
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Care Workers

Health-care workers’ knowledge and management skills of psychosocial and mental health needs and priorities of individuals with COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 135-144
Author(s):  
Ayman Hamdan Mansour ◽  
Ahmad N. Al Shibi ◽  
Anas H. Khalifeh ◽  
Laith A. Hamdan Mansour
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Health Priorities ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Manage Care ◽  
Care Workers

Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify the knowledge and management skills of health-care workers regarding psychosocial and mental health priorities and needs of individuals with COVID-19. Design/methodology/approach This is a cross-sectional descriptive study. The data collected conveniently from 101 health-care workers in Jordan directly managing care of individuals with COVID-19. Findings Health-care workers have moderate-to-high level of knowledge and management skills of psychological distress related to COVID-19; means ranged from 50%–70% agreement and confidence. In general, health-care workers were able to identify mental and psychosocial health needs and priorities at a moderate level. Health-care workers knowledge had a positive and significant correlation with age (r = 0.24, p = 0.012) and years of experience (r = 0.28, p = 0.004), and a significant difference was found in their management between those who are trained on psychological first aids and those who are not (t = −3.11, p = 0.003). Practical implications There is a need to train health-care workers to integrate psychosocial and mental health care to manage care psychological distress related to COVID-19. Originality/value This study is emphasizing the need for mental health psychosocial support training and in integration. Health-care workers providing care to individuals with COVID-19 are not aware of mental health priorities and needs of their patients. This paper contributes to the body of knowledge adding more understanding about competencies of health-care workers providing care and their preparedness to manage care individuals with COVID-19.

scholarly journals Prevalence of methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus among health care workers of intensive care units in Ecuador

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (01) ◽  
pp. 116-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandra Ruiz ◽  
Marcelo Mora ◽  
Camilo Zurita ◽  
Danny Larco ◽  
Yadira Toapanta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Methicillin Resistant ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Mrsa Colonization

Introduction: Colonization of health care workers with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been an important route of dispersion and infection of MRSA and has been implicated in epidemic outbreaks. The objective of the present study was to assess prevalence of MRSA colonization in the anterior nares of health care personnel at the intensive care unit (ICUs) of three hospital facilities in Quito, Ecuador. Methodology: The prevalence of MRSA in specimens from all ICU health care workers of three hospitals was measured by using a real-time PCR assay and CHROMagar MRSA. Results: The prevalence of MRSA among the three health care facilities was 2.4%. Conclusion: The prevalence of MRSA colonization was relatively low compared to other studies and showed no differences between hospital facilities.

scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF LATENT TB INFECTION AMONG HEALTH CARE WORKERS, ALJAZEERA STATE TB CENTERS, SUDAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 465-470
Author(s):  
Juhaina Abdulraiem AL Mosharaf ◽  
Adam Abdalla Mater
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Skin Test ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Latent Tuberculosis ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Treatment Center ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Increased Risk

Health care workers (HCW) are at increased risk of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) from occupational exposure to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The objective was to determine the prevalence and risk factors for LTBI among primary HCW in Aljazeera state Sudan. We conducted an analytical study, among HCW in TB treatment center using a structured questionnaire and an evaluated for LTBI using the tuberculin skin test among 367 HCW, the LTBI prevalence was 35.7%. (64.5%), We found that the following factors associated with LTBI in HCW were in age group 30-40 years was 63% ,75.2% of the participants didn't do the skin test for TB, and the high risk among the  lab technician represented 41.2%. Our study recommended implementation of sound TB infection control measures in all health care facilities with patients suspected of having infectious.

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